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Registering Entries for 4 th of July Parade

The 4th of July is just around the corner which means it’s time to celebrate our Independence! This year’s parade will be held Saturday, July 3rd at 10:00 a.m. The parade theme is “Proud to be an American”. Registration forms can be obtained from the Chamber office at 110 South Third Street in Watseka, by calling (815) 432-2416, or visiting www.watsekachamber.org or their Facebook page. Sponsored the City of Watseka, this year’s parade will have awards for best farm entry, best religious entry, best commercial entry, best children’s unit, best walking unit, best use of theme, and best decorated emergency vehicle. There is no charge to participate in the parade. It’s a great way to get your business noticed by thousands of area residents! The parade route will proceed south on Belmont Avenue, turn west on Fairman Avenue, north on Fourth Street, east on Cherry Street, south on Fifth Street, east on Lincoln Ave. south on Belmont Avenue, ending at the Watseka Community High School. Also the children’s coloring contest is open to children 3 through 7 years of age. One male and one female winner will be chosen to be this year’s Little Mr. & Miss Firecracker. Both winners will ride in this year’s parade. Coloring sheets can be picked up at the Chamber office and must be returned by June 18th to be included in this year’s judging. Fireworks will be at dusk on Friday, July 2nd . For more information, please contact the Chamber office at (815) 432-2416.

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